Hollywood Dancing Great Cyd Charisse has Died
Movie star and dancer, Cyd Charisse, whose legs were insured for a million dollars in the heyday of the Hollywood musical,
passed away Tuesday June 16, 2008 at the age of 86. Her publicist said she was admitted to Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles after she suffered an apparent heart attack.She was born Tula Ellice Finklea on March 8, 1921. She starred in such films as "Singin' in the Rain," "The Band Wagon," "The Party Girl," "Brigadoon" and "Silk Stockings." She is survived by her husband of almost 60 years, Tony Martin, and her 2 children.
Los Angeles Times obit HERE
BBC pictures HERE
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